Thaksin’s 7 Political Mistakes: From Mastermind to Trapped Player

 

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ANALYSIS

 

Thaksin Shinawatra's recent political manoeuvres have drawn attention, highlighting seven key mistakes in his approach to leadership and strategy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365878-thaksin’s-7-political-mistakes-from-mastermind-to-trapped-player/

Former UK Asda Manager Imprisoned Over Drug Smuggling Plot from Thailand

 

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A former supermarket manager has been handed a 20-month prison term after admitting to trying to bring over 31 kilograms of cannabis into the UK from Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365895-ex-asda-manager-imprisoned-over-drug-smuggling-plot-from-thailand/

Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Locally-Made Kamikaze Drone
 

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In a significant step forward for Thailand’s defence capabilities, the Royal Thai Air Force has officially unveiled a homegrown “Kamikaze UAV”, a suicide drone designed for precision strike missions. The announcement was made on 5 July 2025, with military officials hailing the development as a major achievement in indigenous defence technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365859-royal-thai-air-force-unveils-locally-made-kamikaze-drone/

 

Child Hospitalised After Consuming Cannabis-Infused Gummies Left Behind at Birthday Party
 

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A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after accidentally consuming cannabis-infused gummies left unattended in her home following a birthday party. The child’s parents have now spoken out to warn others, as they grapple with medical bills and concerns over lasting health effects.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365865-child-hospitalised-after-consuming-cannabis-infused-gummies-left-behind-at-birthday-party/

Steel Structure Collapses in Bangkok, 13 Workers Injured

 

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A steel structure collapsed at a construction site in Soi Nimit Mai 6, injuring 13 workers. Emergency crews are currently assessing the site for further casualties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365912-steel-structure-collapses-in-bangkok-13-workers-injured/

 

Lao Man Faces Charges for Sale of Explicit Child Abuse Content

 

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A 20-year-old Lao national, identified as Chaipol, was arrested at a resort in Surin on 6th July. The arrest followed orders from Major General Songkrot Krikkritaya and led by Police Colonel Chawinroj Pheemarattatharong. Chaipol faces charges for possessing and distributing child pornography and illegal entry into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365913-lao-man-faces-charges-for-sale-of-explicit-child-abuse-content/

Secret Tunnel at Thai-Cambodian Border Exposed in Crackdown on Call Centre Gangs

 

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SA KAEO - In a startling revelation, PEOPLE’s Party leaders discovered a now-blocked tunnel used for illicit crossings into Cambodia. Found at the back of a department store in Sa Kaeo's Aryanyathet district, this notorious hole was a pathway for those seeking illegal work with call centre scammers and gamblers, according to Col. Methee Khamtem of the Burapha Task Force.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365914-secret-tunnel-at-thai-cambodian-border-exposed-in-crackdown-on-call-centre-gangs/

Southern Violence Escalates: Police Officer Shot Dead in Yala, Car Torched in Narathiwat

 

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Incidents occurred in deep south on 5 July, with a police officer shot dead in Yala and a suspected car bomb vehicle torched in Narathiwat, amid mounting fears of escalating unrest in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365915-southern-violence-escalates-police-officer-shot-dead-in-yala-car-torched-in-narathiwat/

 

School Blaze Destroys Science & Computer Rooms in Chachoengsao

 

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A fire swept through a school in Bang Nam Priao district in the early hours of the morning of 6 July, gutting the science and computer rooms, causing extensive damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365916-school-blaze-destroys-science-computer-rooms-in-chachoengsao/

 

Falling Road Signs Smash Pickup Near Rama IV Bridge in Nonthaburi

 

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In a hair-raising incident on Saturday evening, massive steel road signs plummeted from the Rama IV Bridge, slamming into a pickup truck yet miraculously sparing its driver from harm. The unexpected crash caused severe damage to the vehicle, prompting authorities to suspect rust and recent wild weather as the likely culprits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365918-falling-road-signs-smash-pickup-near-rama-iv-bridge-in-nonthaburi/

 

Motorbike Theft Gang Crashes and Flees, Leaving Accomplice Dead
 

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A member of a motorcycle theft gang met his end after a high-speed ride went disastrously wrong, with the stolen bikes crashing. The gang members fled the scene, leaving their companion to die alone in the road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365917-motorbike-theft-gang-crashes-and-flees-leaving-accomplice-dead/

 

Suspect Confesses to Arson Attack on Former Democrat MP’s Car in Songkhla
 

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Police in Songkhla have taken a male suspect into custody in connection with the arson attack on the car of Mr Sirichok Sopha, a former multi-term Democrat Party MP for Songkhla. The suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime, though investigators say he remains evasive about the motive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365919-suspect-confesses-to-arson-attack-on-former-democrat-mp’s-car-in-songkhla/

 

Lorry Crash Injures Worshippers in Van Collision on Asian Highway
 

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A group of worshippers travelling from Bangkok to Chai Nat were injured when their van was struck and crushed by an out-of-control lorry on the Asian Highway in Sing Buri province on 6 Jury.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365920-lorry-crash-injures-worshippers-in-van-collision-on-asian-highway/

 

Thailand Launches Nationwide Drug Crackdown

 

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Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has unveiled a sweeping national anti-drug campaign, declaring war on narcotics and criminal networks. On his first day as Interior Minister, Phumtham pledged to combat drug syndicates and mafia-like figures, positioning the drug crisis as a critical threat to Thailand’s national security.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365921-thailand-launches-nationwide-drug-crackdown/

 

Pattaya Restaurant Owner Defends Sexy Attire as Marketing Strategy Amid Hygiene Backlash

 

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The owner of a popular restaurant in Pattaya has spoken out following an online controversy over her choice of attire while preparing food, defending the look as a marketing tool and assuring the public that food hygiene standards remain 

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365922-pattaya-restaurant-owner-defends-sexy-attire-as-marketing-strategy-amid-hygiene-backlash/

 

Thai-US Tariff Deal Hits Snag as Vietnam Charges Forward in Talks

 

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Thailand's bid for a breakthrough tax agreement with the US has stumbled, causing concern among officials and exporters. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365924-thai-us-tariff-deal-hits-snag-as-vietnam-charges-forward-in-talks/

 

Death of Suki Restaurant Worker After Motorbike Plunges into Irrigation Canal
 

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A female restaurant employee was found dead on the morning of 6 July, after veering her motorcycle off a sharp bend and plunging into an irrigation canal in the Si Maha Phot Industrial Estate, Prachinburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365923-death-of-suki-restaurant-worker-after-motorbike-plunges-into-irrigation-canal/

 

Two Men Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Chinese Migrants in Tak
 

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Two Thai men have been arrested by highway police under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for illegally transporting four undocumented Chinese nationals through Tak province. The suspects reportedly admitted to receiving 6,000 baht per migrant for the job.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365925-two-men-arrested-for-smuggling-illegal-chinese-migrants-in-tak/

 

Bang Phli Village Chief Catches Hong Kong Man Dumping Factory Waste at Midnight

 

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The village head of Bang Phli Yai, Mr Praphot Yaemprai, personally intervened in the early hours of 6 July to apprehend a group of individuals caught illegally dumping industrial waste along a roadside in his district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365927-bang-phli-village-chief-catches-hong-kong-man-dumping-factory-waste-at-midnight/

 

Truck Driver Burned to Death After Crashing into Power Pole in Nakhon Si Thammarat
 

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A 42-year-old man was burned to death after he veered off the road in his lorry and slammed into a power pole, sparking a fire that engulfed the vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365928-truck-driver-burned-to-death-after-crashing-into-power-pole-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

South Korean Man 70, Dies After Plunge from Jomtien Hotel
 

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A 70-year-old South Korean man was found dead late on the night of 6 July, after falling from a hotel building in the Jomtien Beach area. The incident occurred at approximately 22:30, near Soi 14/1, just off the Beach Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365929-south-korean-man-70-dies-after-plunge-from-jomtien-hotel/

 

Father Shoots at Son, Critically Injures Friend in Violent Family Dispute
 

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A violent family altercation escalated into a near-fatal incident when a father opened fire on his son, but instead critically wounded the son’s friend who tried to intervene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365930-father-shoots-at-son-critically-injures-friend-in-violent-family-dispute/

 

Durian Warehouse Worker Killed by Train in Chumphon

 

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A 20-year-old man was killed after being struck by a freight train in Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province, in what police believe may have been the result of severe exhaustion after working night shifts at a local durian packing facility.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365931-durian-warehouse-worker-killed-by-train-in-chumphon/

 

Motorcyclist Killed, Pillion Passenger Critically Injured in High-Speed Crash

 

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A motorcyclist died and his passenger was left critically injured in the early hours of the morning of 6 July, after a high-speed crash into a roadside tree on Charoen Nakhon Road. The crash was captured by a passing car’s dashcam.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365932-motorcyclist-killed-pillion-passenger-critically-injured-in-high-speed-crash/

 

3 Men Arrested with Arsenal of Firearms Ahead of Planned Attack at Fruit Festival in Sisaket
 

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Police in Khun Han District, Sisaket have arrested three men in possession of multiple firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunition, allegedly intended for a violent attack against rivals at a local fruit festival.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365933-3-men-arrested-with-arsenal-of-firearms-ahead-of-planned-attack-at-fruit-festival-in-sisaket/

 

Fugitive Arrested For 2006 Murder of Police Cadet

 

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A man wanted for the 2006 murder of a police cadet has been arrested after nearly two decades on the run, authorities confirmed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365934-fugitive-arrested-for-2006-murder-of-police-cadet/

 

Man Gunned Down with Assault Rifle in Pattani
 

 

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A 32-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight on in a brutal roadside attack in the restive province of Pattani. The assailants reportedly used military-grade firearms to ambush the victim as he rode his motorcycle home from a hospital visit.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365935-man-gunned-down-with-assault-rifle-in-pattani/

 

Khao Yai Elephants Prompt Call for 15km Barrier to Protect Villagers and Crops
 

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A provincial councillor has proposed the construction of a 15-kilometre-long barrier to protect local communities from wild elephants entering farmlands near Khao Yai National Park, following a string of destructive and fatal incidents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365936-khao-yai-elephants-prompt-call-for-15km-barrier-to-protect-villagers-and-crops/

 

Man Arrested After Strangling Partner in Samut Prakan Motel

 

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A 41-year-old Myanmar national has been arrested after strangling his partner to death in a motel room in Muang District, Samut Prakan. Police say the man confessed to the murder, citing jealousy as the motive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365937-man-arrested-after-strangling-partner-in-samut-prakan-motel/

 

Ceiling Collapses at Rural Hospital After Heavy Rain Amidst Ongoing Budget Crisis
 

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A rural hospital has suffered significant damage after its ceiling collapsed during a torrential downpour, highlighting its ongoing financial struggles and lack of government support.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365938-ceiling-collapses-at-rural-hospital-after-heavy-rain-amidst-ongoing-budget-crisis/